CAI
Cairo
Egypt
1,165 km
724 miles
RAH
Rafha
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,165 km
724 mi / 629 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

CAI RAH
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Rafha Domestic Airport
IATA Code CAI RAH
ICAO Code HECA OERF
City Cairo Rafha
Country Egypt Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 382 ft 1,474 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 29.630000, 43.490000

Cairo (CAI) to Rafha (RAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) in Rafha, Saudi Arabia is 1,165 kilometers (724 miles / 629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:10 in Cairo, it's 09:10 in Rafha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,092 feet between the two airports. Rafha Domestic Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Rafha (RAH) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 276° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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